Morgan & Canales

[DaveThePanther2008]

I really like the way this team is trending. Morgan and Canales rookie campaign saw them do some questionable picks but, they also did some really good things. Especially addressing the offensive line.  Young had such a disastrous rookie season where his confidence was nowhere to be seen.  You can attribute part of this to a terrible offensive line.  So, we focused on the O-line.   We then brought in several defensive free agents that were supposed to compliment Brown.  Once Brown went down those players could not hold the line. 

2025 we focused on defense in Free Agency and brought in several good players.  We then added more talent in the draft.  I think we have competition in several areas where Vets are not guaranteed to be starters.  Our offensive line is pretty set with some good backups.  Our defensive line is going to be a war for who comes out to be the starters. 

All in All, we are leaps and bounds much better than 2023 roster. 

Canales made some rookie head coach mistakes but grew as the season progressed.  He got our QB, who was starting to look like a huge bust, playing with confidence and poise.  Now it appears Young is moving upwards.  Maybe he is a QB whisperer.  After Young started to play better our offense was fun to watch. 

Morgan knows football and knows what he wants in his players.  It appears to me that not only are these players he's drafted really good and got great value for them, but they are also high motor, intense players. Our defense, in the past, was always the key to our success.  I think Morgan is building a great defense.

I know it is too soon to tell but I believe we may have a tandem that will be around a long time.  It would be nice to see Morgan/Canales be in the same class as Lynch/Shanahan and Beane/McDermott.   I know many Huddlers will overreact, but I truly believe we have a tandem that will be around a long time.

TIME WILL TELL.

Go Panthers

[TheSpecialJuan]

Two very handsome men 

[tukafan21]

They won my vote of confidence for this year

[DaveThePanther2008]

When was the last time we had a competent head coach and GM. Polin and Capers?

[bga71]

Top 10 defense by mid-season, barring injuries. 

[tukafan21]

1 hour ago, bga71 said:

Top 10 defense by mid-season, barring injuries. 

[Waldo]

They need to prove they had a much better offseason than last year, especially the draft. IDGAF about off season grades and I'm out of energy for any more excusses. Put up or shut up time is here for everyone. If Evero is a dud that still falls on those 2 for brining him back and building around him. If Bryce doesn't take major steps than that falls on them too. Just put up or it's time to start talking about who else can do better. I'm exhausted by losing at this point.

[PNW_PantherMan]

13 hours ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

When was the last time we had a competent head coach and GM. Polin and Capers?

Richardson refused to give up control that he reserved for his nepobaby sons, and the rest is history.

[Lame Duck]

Six year losing record.  We have been offseason champions nearly every season.  I want to see a playoff team, not offseason paper tiger.   IF Morgan and Canales get it together, I will be thrilled but until then… I am skeptical and have every right and reason to be.